https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-the-houthis-attacking-mecca-and-medina-saudi-claims-ignite-battle-over-islam-s-holiest-citiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-the-houthis-attacking-mecca-and-medina-saudi-claims-ignite-battle-over-islam-s-holiest-citieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-the-houthis-attacking-mecca-and-medina-saudi-claims-ignite-battle-over-islam-s-holiest-cities#u178107Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:36:05 +0000A Saudi-led coalition spokesman reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile over Medina on Thursday. This follows a previous incident where the coalition claimed to have downed a Houthi drone over the same region. While Saudi Arabia reports repeated interceptions near Islam's holiest cities, the Houthis vehemently deny targeting Mecca or Medina. Concurrently, Houthi forces claim attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, while the Saudi-led coalition has launched precision operations to neutralize Houthi military resources and maritime support assets in Yemen.Why it mattersMedina